NHTSA Recall 03V275000
NHTSA Campaign Id 03V275000; Date: Jul. 29, 2003
should a failure occur in a vehicle component such as a fan, heated mirror and/or other ignition-hot option, the insulation around the wiring to the fan could melt.
Recalled Vehicles:
1996 Utilimaster Walk-in Van; 1997 Utilimaster Walk-in Van; 1998 Utilimaster Walk-in Van; 1999 Utilimaster Walk-in Van; 2000 Utilimaster Walk-in Van; 2001 Utilimaster Walk-in Van
Component: Electrical System:fuses And Circuit Breakers
Manufactured by: Utilimaster Corporation
Affected Units:: 4,001
Recall Summary:
On certain walk-in vans, a fuse was installed by Ford. However, utilimaster installed a wire. The fuse is not compatible with the wire gauge installed by utilimaster.
How to Fix:
Owners will be provided with a replacement fuse. Owner notification began octoner 1, 2003. Owners should contact utilimaster at 1-800-582-3454.
Recall Notes:
Customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Oct 1, 2003
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